AMS
Schiphol
✈
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Distance
3,610 nm
Altitude
40,000 ft
Est. Duration
8h 22m
Route Information
Departure

AMS (AMS)

Distance

6,685.0 km (3,609.6 nautical miles)

Arrival

MSP (MSP)

Flight Time

520 minutes (8h 40m)

Flight Profile

Cruise Altitude: 40,000 ft (Flight Level 400)

Route calculated using great circle navigation

Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity, higher means rougher
Smooth Light Moderate Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying AMS → MSP
5 pilot reports along this route
5 / 5
Reporting smooth
0 / 5
Light turbulence
0
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
ARP AFR018 6039N03056W 2047 F360 6131N04000W 2122 6201N05000W MS47 339/38 KT FHUVA QXT EUA 272048 J38A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP THY1GJ 5930N04533W 2047 F340 5800N05000W 2108 HOIST MS47 309/38 KT TCLJB QXS UAK 272047 F36A
17m ago
Smooth
ARP AFR018 6012N02828W 2037 F360 6031N02959W 2044 6131N04000W MS46 345/29 KT FHUVA DDL KEF 272038 J31A
27m ago
Smooth
ARP BOX399 5905N04619W 2030 F350 5900N04000W 2053 5830N03000W MS51 323/31 KT DAALI QXS UAK 272030 F37A
34m ago
Smooth
ARP THY7 5931N04532W 2024 F320 5801N05001W 2046 5503N05701W MS43 309/46 KT TCJJN QXS UAK 272024 F28A
40m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
13,000 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 13,000 data points along your route from Schiphol, Amsterdam to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis.

Your Journey Beta

23 minutes and 4 hours 25 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you over the Scottish Highlands and crossing the North Atlantic Ocean – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 58 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 40 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

Relaxation Exercises
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 8h 40min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:30-0:59
Moderate
0:59-1:28
Light
1:28-1:57
Light
1:57-2:26
Light
2:26-2:55
Light
2:55-3:24
Light
3:24-3:53
Light
3:53-4:22
Light
4:22-4:51
Moderate
4:51-5:20
Light
5:20-5:49
Light
5:49-6:18
Light
6:18-6:46
Light
6:46-7:14
Light
7:14-7:42
Light
7:42-8:10
Light
Landing
Moderate
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
AMS Schiphol - Departure
Wind
10 kt (280°)
Sky
NSC
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field - Arrival
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
14 kt G22 (320°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
36°C
Conditions
VFR - Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy - giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

Fly this route, calmly Game · Beta A calming mini-game, not a forecast. Glide AMS → MSP through soft clouds, nothing to crash into.